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Perez recalled due to Peralta's suspension

Perez recalled due to Peralta's suspension

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7/24/13: Jhonny Peralta grabs a grounder off the bat of Alex Rios and tosses to second to start an inning-ending double play in the seventh

By Jason Beck
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MLB.com |

CLEVELAND -- Technically, Hernan Perez's stint back at Double-A Erie lasted just three days before the Tigers recalled him to replace the suspended Jhonny Peralta. For all practical purposes, however, Perez never left.

Under most circumstances, a player optioned to the Minors must wait 10 days before he can be recalled, unless he's replacing a player that is placed on the disabled list. For roster purposes, however, a suspended player is treated like a DL situation.

Thus Perez, optioned to Erie on Friday to make room for Jose Iglesias on the Tigers roster, was back with the team in Cleveland by Monday afternoon. Since the Erie squad was on the road at New Britain, Conn., over the weekend, Perez didn't go far.

Perez will reprise his role as the part-time second baseman alongside Ramon Santiago while Omar Infante is out.

Jason Beck is a reporter for MLB.com. Read Beck's Blog and follow him on Twitter @beckjason. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.